In July 2019, MPD implemented enhanced data collection methods that enable officers to collect a variety of information about each police stop more effectively.

LIVE.LONG.DC is a one-stop hub for Washington, DC’s combined efforts for ending the city’s opioid epidemic. How are we combating opioids in Washington, DC? Read the strategic plan to reduce opioid use, misuse and related deaths.

The MPD takes pride in professionally responding to crisis situations, and we will continue to do so throughout the current public health emergency. To limit physical interactions, certain operational measures have been temporarily modified.

The MPD Online Reporting Tool offers a way for you to make quick reports that do not necessarily require a police officer to witness or take the information from you.

Want a chance to see MPD members in a different light? Check out this video series of police officers showcasing different passions, talents, hobbies and interests outside of their workday.

Interested in becoming a police officer or volunteering with the Metropolitan Police Department? Learn more about how you can become a part of one of the finest police departments in the nation.

Text tip line messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week.